Tools & Tips

It is interesting how dishwashers have changed over the years.  I remember when my mom got her first dishwasher.  We were living in Bonn, Germany. …

A good set of knives and an array of different types of cutting boards is a must for a well-stocked kitchen.  It is nice to have different…

Thanksgiving becomes less stressful when you have the right equipment.  Your menu will determine what the right tools are going to work well for you. …

Slow cookers have been around since the 1940’s, and the first patent was the Crock-Pot.  Slow cookers have many benefits.  They are great for making…

Bread Knife, Utility Knife, Chef’s Knife, Santoku Knife and Carving Knife Paring Knife, Serrated Paring Knife, Steak Knife, Kitchen Herb Scissors, Soft Cheese Slicer and…

With the holidays coming, I want to talk about paring wine with food.  Really my basic philosophy is which wine you enjoy with your choice of food…

Recipes that use citrus (such as lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit) will add flavor that is palate cleansing and refreshing to taste.  And zesting your fruit will…

Having adequate pots and pans are essential for preparing a proper meal and they can make the cooking process easier as well.  You often see…

Cast iron pans are ideal for cooking and baking with some pros and cons.  The benefits are that the cast iron is a non-stick surface…